With over 70 sculptures by local and foreign artists it's Western Australia's biggest free event. Sadly due to the lack of sponsorship this event is in danger of being the last one.
I hope not, as it is a fabulous and popular event and brings a lot of tourists to the area too.
If you follow Grace, you might have seen some of the sculptures when she posted about her visit in early March.
These were my favourites in no specific order.
I managed to match a few of them.
The Sydney photo on the left and the Perth photo on the right (or top and bottom).
They were beautiful and dainty, something you could have on your bookshelf if you had a bit of money to spare.
I look forward to seeing a couple of the statues scattered around Perth, as usually a few councils buy statues to put in their parks, new developments, etc.
Which was your favourite?
These really are beautiful. With that level of visitors, it should continue, even if it's the federal government shouldering the sponsorship. The economic spinoffs of hundreds of thousands of people attending the event make it worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteI agree that maybe not the Federal, but State government should be contributing to keep this event alive. Thanks William.
DeleteIt would be a great shame to see this event cease operations. Perhaps instead of it being free there could be a modest admission fee, or even a voluntary contribution. I am sure many people would happily contribute a few bucks.
ReplyDeleteI noticed they had a few volunteers with collection boxes all over the beach and at the entrance to the pavilion, and posters asking people to contribute, mas not many did, which is sad. They can't really close off the event and ask for an entry fee as it's held at the beach.
DeleteOh I would have loved to see all these in person. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. ♥
It's a great event, I always spend a few hours walking around the beach looking at all of them. Thanks Sandee.
DeleteBecause we were away, I missed some of the sculptures Grace posted. Thanks for showing them. It's hard to pick a favourite.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to pick a favourite, there were many great ones for me too Andrew.
DeleteOh that is amazing - I loved the silvery cutout one and the two people swimming or diving.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gill, good choices :)
DeleteAutênticos tributos à imaginação e criatividade.
ReplyDeleteBjs, bfds
Obrigada Pedro. Ha gente com muita imaginacao e talento.
DeleteBom fim de semana.
Oh no, Sculpture by The Sea just belongs to Cottesloe, it can´t have been the last one!
ReplyDeleteReally, I´d also pay a fee for sure.
Oh, my, I really don´t know if I´ll post about it, too ;-)
Oh, the exhibition on the other side wasn´t open yet, thanks for showing (and phew, I would´ve SO wanted a piece but am not rich enough ;-)...)
The Ipomoea was my favorite. It took me a while but I even managed a video of it. But (nearly) all were wonderful!
Of course you should post your photos of the sculptures Iris.
DeleteThat Ipomoea (green leaf)sure moved fast, it was fun. The video would be great to see the movement that photos don't show.
Ok, I´ll do soon then (but I´m not good at filming!)...
DeleteIris the Ipomoea won the prize I think ✨
DeleteBelas esculturas, algumas são muito originais.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Obrigada Francisco.
DeleteThey all look so wonderful, specially in tht open air!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marianne. I also think the fact they are on the beach makes it easier to visit.
DeleteBeautiful shots Sami, I think the lighthouse was my fav because I have a thing about lighthouses.. or maybe Pinocchio ✨ I'm with you, I would be happy to pay a fee to keep it going.
ReplyDeleteThanks Grace, most were fantastic, difficult to choose a favourite.
DeleteMy favorite is the first one, I think.
ReplyDeleteThanks Revrunner, the first one was fabulous!
DeleteDearest Sami,
ReplyDeleteSo at the end you give the answer to my question about all those previous years' statues. Some are bought and placed in parks. They really are special and it seems a very good tourist attraction with 250,000 visitors.
Hugs,
Mariette
Thanks Mariette. It is a great tourist attract, hopefully it will carry on.
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DeleteThis is fascinating. Some really unique things here and well photographed, too, Sami! I can't believe it is free. I do hope they can find a corporate sponsor for it -- more than one event I know of has gone down for those reasons and it is always so sad when it is a particularly good and well loved event.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie. I do hope they find the sponsors to keep the event going, as it's a fabulous way for the artists to expose their work and an open-air museum for the visitors.
DeleteThanks for showing us all of these! I recognize some from Grace's blog but it is always nice to get a different view.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat :)
DeleteWhat wonderful fun and beauty! Such a creative spirit. Thanks for the photo tour.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit Tom :)
DeleteI have NO idea how I missed this post, Sami. I am in awe of these sculptures. I hope the Sculptures by the Sea continues and gets the much needed sponsorship it deserves. These are all fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth. No problem at all, you don't have to visit every post, lol. Glad you enjoyed the lovely sculptures. I hope they get sponsorship and the show goes on.
DeleteEnjoyed seeing all of these sculptures Sami, I think they are amazing.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan